Family Activity

Overshadowed by the airplane, the airship – a rigid or semi-rigid balloon, powered by engines– has a colorful history. Learn about these fascinating machines and the new airship designs for the 21st century. Then design your own airship!

Overshadowed by the airplane, the airship – a rigid or semi-rigid balloon, powered by engines– has a colorful history. Learn about these fascinating machines and the new airship designs for the 21st century. Then design your own airship!

The Museum of Flight's William M. Allen Theater re-opens July 6 after extensive renovations and technical upgrades. Celebrating the grand opening, the theater will host the world premiere of "Fighter Pilot 3D: Operation Red Flag," the exciting 48-minute Stephen Low Company and K2 Communications documentary adventure in 3D, with a pilot's-view experience into the danger and complexity of high speed combat flying during Red Flag international air combat flight training exercises in the Nevada desert.

Airplanes come in many different designs. Even when there are several planes of the same design, they often receive unique paint schemes to make them stand out. Come and explore the history of airplane livery and create your own.

Airplanes come in many different designs. Even when there are several planes of the same design, they often receive unique paint schemes to make them stand out. Come and explore the history of airplane livery and create your own.

Airplanes come in many different designs. Even when there are several planes of the same design, they often receive unique paint schemes to make them stand out. Come and explore the history of airplane livery and create your own.